Curitiba is a really great city to explore but around this Southern city are some really cool places you could visit. All of these places are under a two hour drive from Curitiba except Buraco do Padre, but only by 10 minutes more. These day trips are all in nature parks and if you like …
Curitiba is a big city in the state of Paraná. The city is very clean, organized and very green, it has a lot of trees on the sides of the roads and a lot of parks. Curitiba has 1.7 million people living in the city. The subtropical climate is hot in the summer but the …
Be well prepared for your trip to Brazil Brazil is an incredible country for traveling around. The cities are vibrant, full of life and adventure but it can also be quite daunting to move around a country that is this large. The customs of the country may be very different from your own and the …
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If you want to explore the dunes of Lençoins Maranhenses, the easiest place you can stay in is the larger town of Barreirinhas. There are more amenities here and many restaurants to choose from. But the smaller town of Atíns is well worth the effort. The larger town has more restaurants and amenities and from …
Tips and tricks One of the most unique places in Brazil is Lençoins Maranhenses. Lots of people know the beautiful waterfalls of Foz do Iguaçu but haven’t heard about this marvelous place. Lencois Maranhenses consists of a desert/ dune area located on the north coast of Brazil and it extends up to 40 km inland. …
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One of Brazil’s most amazing destinations is Lençóis Maranhenses, a desert and dune area with lagoons in between them. While many are familiar with the stunning waterfalls of Foz do Iguaçu, fewer have discovered this remarkable gem. Located on the north coast of Brazil, Lençóis Maranhenses spans up to 40 km inland, covering an area …
What can you expect to pay for a trip to Pantanal Pantanal is expensive. There, that’s the whole blog post. Just kidding. I’ll explain a little bit about the area and why it is more expensive than most other places in Brazil and then I will show you what we spend on our trip. What …
Animals in Pantanal you might see on your trip If you go to the wetlands of Pantanal you will see loads of animals. That is for sure. Here are some fascinating animal facts about the Pantanal region: It boasts the highest density of jaguars worldwide. The majestic hyacinth macaw, the largest parrot species, calls this …
Animals you can spot in the Amazones The Amazon is a super unique and a mesmerizing place. The Amazonian rainforest spans over 9 countries (Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana) and spans 6.7 million square kilometers. Besides 40.000 plant species, there are around 3000 fish species, more than 370 types …
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The rainforest is very diverse and what you should bring will also be diverse. From sunscreen to rain jacket to binoculars. Some of the things below are in my favorites list, you might love them too. Hat or baseball cap The sun is scorching hot and you don’t want to get a sunburn here. Bring …
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